FLORIDA PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE WITH
PRACTICE QUESTIONS DETAILED ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE FLORIDA LEARNER
PERMIT EXAM REVIEW AND TEST
PREPARATION
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED EXAM
PREP
,Who has the right-of-way when you are making a left turn? Yield to oncoming traffic
*Keep your wheels pointed straight when waiting to make a left turn. In the event you are
hit from behind, this will help prevent your vehicles from rolling into oncoming traffic
What are the right-of-way rules at intersections controlled by *Yield to pedestrians
stop signs? *The vehicles to arrive first, goes first
*If vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on the right
Which direction does traffic move in a roundabout? Traffic moves counter-clockwise, or to the right of the island, in a roundabout
What is the proper way to use a roundabout or rotary *Slow down before you reach the roundabout
intersection? *Yield to pedestrians and bicycles
*Obey traffic signs and lane markings
*Yield to traffic inside the roundabout
*Enter the roundabout when there is a gap that allows you to merge safely
*Do not stop or pass other vehicles in the roundabout
*Signal to change lanes or exit
*If you miss your exit, continue around to it again
Who has the right-of-way on a steep, narrow mountain road The vehicle facing downhill must yield to the vehicle facing uphill
with no room to pas?
What do the posted speed limit signs indicate? Speed limits regulate the maximum seed when driving conditions are good
What are the standard speed limits in Florida? *20 mph in school zones
*30 mph in municipal, business, or residential areas
*55 mph on streets and highways
*70 mph on rural interstates and limited access highways
What are some situations that may require you to drive slower *In bad weather
than the posted speed limits? *In poor visibility
*When driving at night
*Around children, schools, and parks
*When towing a vehicle
*In areas where you can't see the road ahead (blind intersections, curves, corners)
*Near wildlife crossing areas
, What are the main factors that determine how much time and 1.Perception Time
distance you will need to stop? 2.Reaction Time
3.Braking Distance
How does total stopping distance and force of impact change *Doubling your speed increases your breaking distance and force of impact by 4 (2:4)
as you increase your travel speed? *Tripling your speed increases it 9 times (3:9)
*Quadrupling your speed increases it by 16 times (4:16)
How can you identify hazards and avoid last minute *Scan the road at about 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle to spot hazards early
maneuvers? *Use your mirrors to scan what is happening on the sides of and behind your car
*Scan nearby lanes, oncoming lanes, and the sides of the road to spot hazards before
they become a problem
*Don't follow other vehicles too closely
*Avoid fixating on the vehicle in front of you
*Look both ways at intersections even if you have a green signal
*Don't remain in another vehicle's blind spot for too long
*Keep space between your vehicle and vehicles parked along the side of the road
*Check around your vehicle when backing up
What is a good following distance rule to follow? Use the 4 seconds rule when following other vehicles
What should you do if a vehicle cuts you off? Remove your foot from the gas. This allows you to create space without slamming the
breaks or swerving dangerously
What are some situations when you should increase your *Someone is tailgating you
following distance? *Driving in poor conditions
*Following a motorcyclist or bicyclist
*When the driver behind you is trying to pass
*When towing a trailer
*When following large vehicles
*When merging onto the freeway
PRACTICE QUESTIONS DETAILED ANSWERS
COMPREHENSIVE FLORIDA LEARNER
PERMIT EXAM REVIEW AND TEST
PREPARATION
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED EXAM
PREP
,Who has the right-of-way when you are making a left turn? Yield to oncoming traffic
*Keep your wheels pointed straight when waiting to make a left turn. In the event you are
hit from behind, this will help prevent your vehicles from rolling into oncoming traffic
What are the right-of-way rules at intersections controlled by *Yield to pedestrians
stop signs? *The vehicles to arrive first, goes first
*If vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on the right
Which direction does traffic move in a roundabout? Traffic moves counter-clockwise, or to the right of the island, in a roundabout
What is the proper way to use a roundabout or rotary *Slow down before you reach the roundabout
intersection? *Yield to pedestrians and bicycles
*Obey traffic signs and lane markings
*Yield to traffic inside the roundabout
*Enter the roundabout when there is a gap that allows you to merge safely
*Do not stop or pass other vehicles in the roundabout
*Signal to change lanes or exit
*If you miss your exit, continue around to it again
Who has the right-of-way on a steep, narrow mountain road The vehicle facing downhill must yield to the vehicle facing uphill
with no room to pas?
What do the posted speed limit signs indicate? Speed limits regulate the maximum seed when driving conditions are good
What are the standard speed limits in Florida? *20 mph in school zones
*30 mph in municipal, business, or residential areas
*55 mph on streets and highways
*70 mph on rural interstates and limited access highways
What are some situations that may require you to drive slower *In bad weather
than the posted speed limits? *In poor visibility
*When driving at night
*Around children, schools, and parks
*When towing a vehicle
*In areas where you can't see the road ahead (blind intersections, curves, corners)
*Near wildlife crossing areas
, What are the main factors that determine how much time and 1.Perception Time
distance you will need to stop? 2.Reaction Time
3.Braking Distance
How does total stopping distance and force of impact change *Doubling your speed increases your breaking distance and force of impact by 4 (2:4)
as you increase your travel speed? *Tripling your speed increases it 9 times (3:9)
*Quadrupling your speed increases it by 16 times (4:16)
How can you identify hazards and avoid last minute *Scan the road at about 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle to spot hazards early
maneuvers? *Use your mirrors to scan what is happening on the sides of and behind your car
*Scan nearby lanes, oncoming lanes, and the sides of the road to spot hazards before
they become a problem
*Don't follow other vehicles too closely
*Avoid fixating on the vehicle in front of you
*Look both ways at intersections even if you have a green signal
*Don't remain in another vehicle's blind spot for too long
*Keep space between your vehicle and vehicles parked along the side of the road
*Check around your vehicle when backing up
What is a good following distance rule to follow? Use the 4 seconds rule when following other vehicles
What should you do if a vehicle cuts you off? Remove your foot from the gas. This allows you to create space without slamming the
breaks or swerving dangerously
What are some situations when you should increase your *Someone is tailgating you
following distance? *Driving in poor conditions
*Following a motorcyclist or bicyclist
*When the driver behind you is trying to pass
*When towing a trailer
*When following large vehicles
*When merging onto the freeway
